Milton public meetings in 2024
86 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will convene a special called meeting to discuss a task order for a new wastewater treatment facility. The agenda includes a public input session before adjournment.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Redesign (Item # 2024-2971)
- Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. Task Order for new facility
- Public Input session
- Meeting at 6738 Dixon Street
- Meeting set for 5:30 PM on December 19, 2024
The City Council approved a $2,531,825 task order with Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. to redesign and relocate the wastewater treatment plant using a 'Fast Track' approach, with the effluent disposal system as a priority. The motion passed 7-0. The new plant is designed for 4 million gallons per day (expandable to 8 MGD), replacing the current 2.5 MGD downtown plant.
- Approved $2,531,825 Fast Track task order for WWTP redesign (7-0)
- Directed that effluent disposal system be given priority in design
- Discussed using ARPA funds for other projects and possible Dec 30 special meeting
- Noted need for 211-400 additional acres ($1.5M-$3M) for project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will consider approval of the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive an economic development update, a monument signs update from the Urban Development Center, and a planning department update. The board will also address any new and old business items raised by staff or the public.
- Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
- Economic development update
- Monument signs UDC update
- Planning department update
- Discussion of new and old business items
Historic Preservation Board
The Milton Historic Preservation Board will approve minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a historic lamppost signage update under old business. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, reviewing the agenda, citizen comments, a planning department update, and adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2957)
- Historic lamppost signage update (Item #2024-2958)
City Council
The City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for officials and vote on budget amendments for FY2024 and FY2025. The body will also consider several action items related to water reclamation facilities and effluent disposal systems.
- Resolution #2024-41 and #2024-42 to amend FY2025 and FY2024 budgets
- Invitation to Bid #2024-10 for Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1 & 2
- ITB 2024-09 for North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility
- Business Improvement Program Grant Application for SRHS Henderson House
- Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with SRC Supervisor of Elections
The Milton City Council rejected all bids for the effluent disposal system and the North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility, directing staff to redesign the projects and withdraw related grant applications. The council also approved a $14,840 emergency purchase for a lift station pump, amended the FY2025 and FY2024 budgets, and appointed Marilynn Farrow as Mayor Pro Tem.
- Rejected all bids for Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1 & 2, authorized BDI redesign (7-0)
- Rejected all bids for North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility, withdrew grant applications (7-0)
- Approved staff to identify ARPA-eligible projects before funds expire (7-0)
- Approved emergency purchase of WWTP lift station pump for $14,840 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-41 amending FY2025 budget (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-42 amending FY2024 budget (7-0)
- Approved Business Improvement Program grant for SRHS Henderson House, amended from $10k to $5k (5-2)
- Appointed Marilynn Farrow as Mayor Pro Tem (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Adjustments
The Milton Planning Board will review a variance application for the property at 5615 Alabama Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 30, 2024 meeting minutes, citizen comments, and a planning department update. No decisions beyond the variance request are indicated in the agenda.
- Variance request for 5615 Alabama St. (Item #2024-2916)
- Approval of September 30, 2024 meeting minutes (Item #2024-2915)
Community Improvement Board
The board will review updates on downtown pressure washing and the South Riverwalk Expansion. Members will also discuss the expansion of architectural lights in CRA 1 and the city sidewalk and bike path map.
- Tentative schedule for paving the Turtle Parking Lot
- Proposed paving of the Imogene Parking Lot
- South Riverwalk Expansion update
- Expansion of architectural lights in CRA 1
- City Sidewalk and Bike Path Map review
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to review financial reports and discuss a new roof for Magnolia Hall. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 18, 2024 meeting.
- Magnolia Hall New Roof (Item # 2024-2871)
- CRA Financial Reports (Item # 2024-2900)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Milton City Council will call the meeting to order, approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, and review Sundial Utilities' profit and loss financial report. They will also consider any ordinances and resolutions, hear communications from council members and the mayor, and address any persons appearing before the council.
- Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2836)
- Review of Sundial Utilities P&L Financial Report (Item #2024-2897)
- Consideration of ordinances and resolutions
- Communications from council members and mayor
- Persons to appear before the council
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. These include a PFAS elimination system and various contract and agreement renewals.
- BioLargo PFAS Elimination System (Item # 2024-2903)
- Interlocal Agreement renewal with SRC Supervisor of Elections (Item # 2024-2896)
- City Clerk Contract Renewal (Item # 2024-2899)
- Business Improvement Program Grant Application for SRHS Henderson House (Item # 2024-2904)
- Holiday Bonus (Item # 2024-2905)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will meet to review an update to the Unified Development Code regarding monument signs. The meeting also includes an economic development update and a planning department update.
- Monument Signs UDC Update (Item # 2024-2902)
- Economic Development Update
- Planning Department Update
Historic Preservation Board
The board will consider two certificates of appropriateness for property modifications. Members will also discuss updates regarding historic lamppost signage and roof color changes in the historic district.
- COA for greenhouse revision at 6810 Berryhill St.
- COA for deck at 6825 Oak St.
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update
- Discussion on roof color changes in the Historic District
City Council
The Milton City Council will approve minutes from prior meetings and adopt the general consent agenda. Council members will consider two vehicle purchases for the Meter and Sanitation departments, and discuss budget amendments and a residential facade grant. The meeting also includes a second reading of an architectural design standards ordinance for CRA areas and several bid-related actions.
- Ordinance #20-24 Architectural Design Standards in CRA Areas – 2nd Reading
- Resolution #2024-39 Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
- Vehicle Purchase – Ford Ranger for Meter Department
- Vehicle Purchase – Garbage Truck for Sanitation Department
- Residential Facade Grant – 5055 Canal St.
The Milton City Council approved architectural design standards for CRA areas, enacted Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendments, and approved the General Consent Agenda items including the MLK Jr. Parade and vehicle purchases. The council also voted to move the Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1 & 2 bid to the December 10th meeting and approved a temporary tree removal agreement with the Historical Society.
- Approved October 8, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved September 3, 2024 FY25 Budget Public Hearing 1 Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved September 19, 2024 FY25 Budget Public Hearing 2 Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved October 17, 2024 Special Called Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved General Consent Agenda including MLK Jr. Parade, Christmas Luncheon, Wreaths Across America sponsorship, and Lift Station Crane Truck (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #20-24 Architectural Design Standards in CRA Areas, 2nd Reading (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-39 Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-40 FY24 Budget Amendment (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will review routine items and discuss several informational matters. Council members will consider the Magnolia Hall roof replacement project. They will also hear options for improving audio in meetings, an amended FDEP consent order, a state audit response, and an invitation to bid for the North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility.
- Item #2024-2871 – Magnolia Hall new roof
- Item #2024-2878 – Explore options for consistent audio improvements during work sessions and council meetings
- Item #2024-2884 – FDEP Amended Consent Order - OCG #22-2517B (information only)
- Item #2024-2885 – State Audit Response (information only)
- Item #2024-2887 – ITB 2024-09 North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility
Planning Board
The LEAP Committee is meeting to hold discussions on two specific items. The agenda focuses on student-related initiatives.
- Item # 2024-2867: Summer Internship
- Item # 2024-2868: Student Outreach
City Council
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting and receive a financial report. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at 6738 Dixon Street.
- Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- CRA Financial Reports
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the CRA financial reports, both by a 7-0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with updates on parking lot repaving and a pole removal.
- Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved CRA financial reports (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council will convene a special called meeting to consider an invitation to bid for the Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1&2. The meeting will be held at 6738 Dixon Street.
- Invitation to Bid #2024-10 Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1&2
- Public input period scheduled
- Meeting location: 6738 Dixon Street
The City Council voted unanimously to extend Invitation to Bid #2024-10 for the Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1&2 by 10 days to allow for negotiations with Chavers Construction. The extension was approved 8-0. A special called meeting will be scheduled once negotiations are final. The city also requested a third-party estimate from MOCA Systems Inc., costing under $10,000, which does not require council approval.
- Approved extending Invitation to Bid #2024-10 by 10 days for negotiations (8-0)
- Requested third-party estimate from MOCA Systems Inc. (under $10,000, no council approval needed)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will consider approving the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. It will review Sundial Utilities' profit and loss statement. The agenda also includes discussion of any ordinances, resolutions, and communications from council members and the mayor.
- Approve minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2769)
- Review Sundial Utilities profit and loss statement (Item #2024-2825)
- Consider ordinances and resolutions
- Communications from council members and mayor
- Persons to appear
The Sundial Utilities of Milton board met and approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting and the Sundial P&L financial report, both by a 7-0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.
- Approved minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Sundial P&L financial report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss how recent Florida legislation impacts the city. The body will also consider a vehicle purchase for the Meter Department and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Purchase of a Ford Ranger for the Meter Department
- Discussion on recent Florida Legislation impacts
- 2025 Proposed Council Meeting Schedule
- Wreaths Across America Sponsorship
- Selection of a Council Representative for the State Audit Exit Meeting
The Milton City Council held a work session and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda for the November 12, 2024 meeting, including the 2025 meeting schedule, Wreaths Across America sponsorship, and vehicle purchases. No final decisions were made during this session.
- Moved 2025 proposed council meeting schedule to November 12 consent agenda
- Moved Wreaths Across America sponsorship to November 12 consent agenda
- Moved Ford Ranger vehicle purchase for Meter Department to November 12 consent agenda
- Moved garbage truck purchase for Sanitation Department to November 12 consent agenda
- Selected Councilman Powell as council representative for state audit exit meeting
Planning Board
The board will approve the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. It will receive an update on the Unified Development Code for monument signs and elect its officers. Additional items include an economic development update, citizen comments, and a planning department report.
- Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2826)
- Monument signs UDC update (Item #2024-2827)
- Election of officers (Item #2024-2828)
- Economic development update
- Planning department update
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a greenhouse at 6810 Berryhill St. The board will also discuss roof color changes in the Historic District and an update on historic lamppost signage.
- COA for greenhouse at 6810 Berryhill St.
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update
- Color Changes on Roofs in the Historic District
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will follow standard procedural steps and then discuss Item #2024-2812, which concerns the importance and opportunity of singing the National Anthem prior to youth games. The council will hear comments from the mayor and council members and accept public input before adjourning.
- Call meeting to order
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
- Old Business
- New Business
- Discussion of Item #2024-2812: Singing of National Anthem prior to Youth Games
The Milton City Council held a work session to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda and receive staff updates. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was procedural, covering items such as architectural design standards, upcoming events, the Business Improvement Grant Program, and a discussion about singing the National Anthem at youth games, which was moved to the regular meeting.
- Reviewed regular meeting agenda (no vote)
- Moved National Anthem discussion to council meeting under Parks and Rec (no vote)
- Received updates on water fluoridation, Parks and Rec registration, Sportsplex restrooms, Locklin Lake, and other items (no vote)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold its regular meeting with standard opening items, a public hearing on the Simmons Rezoning Request for Munson Highway, and second readings of two ordinances related to that rezoning. Council members will also discuss the approval of a $25 million Gap Loan and consider a bid for an effluent disposal system. Additional action items include various administrative and community program updates.
- Public hearing on Simmons Rezoning Request – Munson Highway (Item #2024-2735)
- Second reading of Ordinance #16-24 Simmons Rezoning – Munson Highway (Item #2024-2722)
- Second reading of Ordinance #17-24 Simmons FLUM – Munson Highway (Item #2024-2723)
- Discussion of approval of $25 million Gap Loan (Item #2024-2809)
- Invitation to Bid #2024-10 for Effluent Disposal System and Sprayfields 1 & 2 (Item #2024-2810)
The Milton City Council approved the Simmons rezoning on Munson Highway, along with related ordinances, and authorized several contracts and programs. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved a $67,864 contract for the Blackwater Riverwalk Extension and authorized negotiations with Chavers Construction for an effluent disposal system.
- Approved Simmons rezoning on Munson Highway (Ordinance #16-24) (7-0)
- Approved Simmons FLUM change on Munson Highway (Ordinance #17-24) (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-38 FGU Utility Membership (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #20-24 Architectural Design Standards in CRA Areas, first reading (7-0)
- Approved $67,864 contract with Consor Engineers for Blackwater Riverwalk Extension (7-0)
- Authorized negotiations with Chavers Construction for effluent disposal system, subject to final approval (7-0)
- Approved FY 2025 Business Improvement Grant Program reauthorization (7-0)
- Approved ADA Policy and 2025 holiday schedule (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item on the agenda is a variance request for a property located at 5425 Westwood Dr.
- Variance request for 5425 Westwood Dr.
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting and review the July 2024 profit and loss statement. The agenda contains no other specific decisions or proposed ordinances.
- Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of July 2024 P&L financial report
The Sundial Utilities of Milton board met and approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting and the July 2024 profit and loss report, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. No ordinances, resolutions, communications, or public appearances were on the agenda. The meeting was brief, lasting about 11 minutes.
- Approved minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Sundial P&L for July 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will review several items, including a proposed charge for residential second garbage cans, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy, ward‑specific work days, splash pad opening and closing dates, and a public input form response. The council will also revisit Ordinance No. 13‑24 on the orderly operation of public meetings and utility membership documents. Decisions or recommendations on these items may be made during the meeting.
- Charge for residential second garbage cans (Item #2024‑2753)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy (Item #2024‑2760)
- Ward specific work days (Item #2024‑2763)
- Splash pad open/closing dates (Item #2024‑2764)
- Public input form #2606 & staff response (Item #2024‑2765)
The City Council conducted a work session to review public meeting decorum, utility membership documents, and residential garbage can fees. No formal votes were taken, though the council agreed on procedures for handling public input and work session comments.
- Agreed that the public can speak on each item during work sessions
- Agreed to continue procedure where City Manager responds to public input and copies council
- Moved fence replacement issue in right-of-way to October 8 meeting for final approval
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a second public hearing regarding the FY25 budget. The body will consider the final budget, millage rate, and capital improvements plan.
- Public Hearing 2 for FY25 Budget
- Resolution #2024-35: Capital Improvements Plan FY2025
- Resolution #2024-36: Final Millage Rate
- Resolution #2024-37: Final Budget
- Ordinance #19-24: Pay Table/Position Schedule (2nd Reading)
The Milton City Council held a special called meeting to finalize the FY2025 budget. The council unanimously approved the Capital Improvements Plan, the final millage rate, the final budget, and the budget ordinance on second reading, all by 7-0 votes. The pay table/position schedule ordinance was also approved unanimously on second reading.
- Approved Resolution #2024-35 Capital Improvements Plan FY2025 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-36 Final Millage Rate (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-37 Final Budget (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #18-24 Budget, 2nd reading (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #19-24 Pay Table/Position Schedule, 2nd reading (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council will open the meeting and approve the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. A financial report for July 2024 will be presented. New business includes discussion of repaving the parking lot at the 6840 block of Caroline Street, known as the Turtle Lot. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2692)
- Review of July 2024 financial report (Item #2024-2750)
- Consideration of repaving Parking Lot 6840 Block Caroline Street (Turtle Lot) (Item #2024-2762)
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency approved the repaving of the parking lot at the 6840 block of Caroline Street (Turtle Lot) unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting and the CRA financial reports for July 2024, both by 7-0 votes. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved repaving of parking lot at 6840 block Caroline Street (Turtle Lot) (7-0)
- Approved minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved CRA financial reports for July 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement. The board will also discuss updates to historic lamppost signage.
- COA for roof replacement at 6837 Baldwin St.
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will review several new business items, including a property swap for the Whisper Creek Subdivision, a proposal for HRIS software, a historic cemetery tour, engineering services for Locklin Lake, a memorial for Myson McKenney, and the LOST Educational Program. Council and citizen comments will follow before adjournment.
- Whisper Creek Subdivision Property Swap
- HRIS Software
- Milton Historic Cemetery Tour
- Locklin Lake Engineering Services
- Memorial for Myson McKenney
This was a work session, not a voting meeting. Council reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda and discussed several items: a property swap for Whisper Creek Subdivision, HRIS software, the Milton Historic Cemetery Tour, Locklin Lake engineering services with BDI, a memorial for Myson McKenney, and the Local Option Sales Tax Educational Program. No formal decisions or votes were taken.
- Reviewed regular meeting agenda (no vote)
- Discussed Whisper Creek Subdivision property swap (no action)
- Discussed HRIS software (no action)
- Discussed Milton Historic Cemetery Tour (no action)
- Discussed Locklin Lake engineering services with BDI (no action)
- Discussed memorial for Myson McKenney (no action)
- Discussed LOST Educational Program (no action)
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to water, sewer, gas, and solid waste fees and a rezoning request for Munson Highway. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure projects and special event permits.
- Resolution # 2024-34 regarding Fees, Rates and Charges for Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste
- Simmons Rezoning Request and FLUM for Munson Highway
- Ordinance #15-24 Dogwood Drive Voluntary Annexation Petition (2nd Reading)
- Architectural & Engineering Services for Milton Workforce Training Facility
- BDI Task Orders for effluent pipeline and Sprayfield 1&2
The City Council voted to terminate the city's recycling program and approved a resolution adjusting fees for water, sewer, gas, and solid waste. The council also authorized several engineering contracts, including a $339,040 agreement for Locklin Lake services, and approved a property swap with the Whisper Creek subdivision.
- Terminated city recycling program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-34 for utility fees with $3.09 storm water fee (7-0)
- Approved $339,040 BDI contract for Locklin Lake engineering (7-0)
- Approved $297,423 BDI task order for effluent pipeline (7-0)
- Approved $58,600 for workforce training facility design (7-0)
- Approved $23,045 urban forestry tree grant (7-0)
- Increased legal services hourly rate to $250 (7-0)
- Amended travel and training policy threshold to $3,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 25 tentative budget. The body will consider resolutions for the tentative millage rate and budget, as well as a first reading of the budget ordinance and a pay table position schedule.
- Public hearing for FY 25 Tentative Budget
- Resolution #2024-32: Tentative Millage Rate
- Resolution #2024-33: Tentative Budget
- Ordinance #18-24: Budget - 1st Reading
- Ordinance #19-24: Pay Table/Position Schedule - 1st Reading
At a special called meeting, the Milton City Council held the first of two public hearings on the tentative FY 25 budget. The council unanimously approved the tentative millage rate (Resolution #2024-32) and the tentative budget (Resolution #2024-33), both by 7-0 votes. It also approved the first readings of the budget ordinance (#18-24) and the pay table/position schedule ordinance (#19-24), both by 7-0 votes. The second public hearing is scheduled for September 19.
- Approved tentative millage rate Resolution #2024-32 (7-0)
- Approved tentative budget Resolution #2024-33 (7-0)
- Approved first reading of Budget Ordinance #18-24 (7-0)
- Approved first reading of Pay Table/Position Schedule Ordinance #19-24 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular meeting on August 22, 2024. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the prior meeting, which was canceled due to lack of quorum. The board will receive a financial report and consider a land use certificate request from the Santa Rosa Historical Society. No other actions are listed.
- Approve minutes from prior meeting (Item #2024-2619) – prior meeting canceled due to no quorum
- Review CRA financial report(s) (Item #2024-2650)
- Consider land use certificate request from Santa Rosa Historical Society (Item #2024-2672)
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on August 22, 2024, and approved the June 2024 meeting minutes, the CRA financial report, and a land use certificate request from the Santa Rosa Historical Society. All three items were approved unanimously (8-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved CRA financial report (8-0)
- Approved land use certificate request from Santa Rosa Historical Society (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will consider approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, which was canceled because no quorum was present. It will also receive a financial report presenting Sundial Utilities’ profit and loss statement. Additional agenda items include any ordinances or resolutions, communications from council members and the mayor, and a list of persons appearing before the board.
- Approval of minutes from prior meeting (Item #2024-2620)
- Financial report: Sundial Utilities profit and loss statement (Item #2024-2649)
- Ordinances & resolutions (no specific items listed)
- Communications from council members & mayor
- Persons to appear
The Sundial Utilities of Milton board meeting on August 22, 2024, was brief and procedural. The board unanimously approved the June meeting minutes (noting the prior meeting was canceled due to no quorum) and the Sundial P&L Statement, both by 8-0 votes. No ordinances, resolutions, communications, or public appearances were on the agenda.
- Approved June meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Sundial P&L Statement (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council work session will provide updates on Locklin Lake, the Northwest Florida Water Reclamation Facility, a $25 million gap loan for the Farrow project, and the Panhandle Butterfly House storm‑water management plan. New business includes discussion of the FY 2025 City of Milton Business Improvement Grant Program, the City of Milton Recycling and Yard Debris Programs, an Employee Travel and Training Policy, the FDACS Urban Forestry Tree Grant, and the BDI task order for the remaining portions of the 16" effluent pipeline. The meeting also includes council and citizen comment periods before adjournment.
- Update on Approval of $25M Gap Loan (Farrow)
- FY 2025 City of Milton Business Improvement Grant Program
- City of Milton Recycling and Yard Debris Programs
- Employee Travel and Training Policy
- BDI TASK ORDER – Remaining Portions of the 16" Effluent Pipeline
The Milton City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a potential $25M gap loan, an update on the Northwest Florida Water Reclamation Facility, and a proposal to end the recycling program and repurpose cans for yard debris. The Business Improvement Grant program was referred to the CIB for recommendations. No decisions were made.
- Referred FY 2025 Business Improvement Grant program to CIB for recommendations
- Discussed potential $25M gap loan (no action)
- Discussed ending recycling program and using cans for yard debris (no action)
- Discussed modifying city attorney fee rate (no action)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to discuss a rezoning request for Munson Hwy. and review architectural design standards for the RC-1 District.
- Rezoning request for Munson Hwy. (Item # 2024-2685)
- Architectural Design Standards for RC-1 District (Item # 2024-2686)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on August 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. Council members will field questions and answers about department budgets. They will also review notifications and scheduling for upcoming public hearings.
- Department Budget Q&A (Item #2024-2648)
- Public Hearing Notifications & Scheduling (Item #2024-2663)
The Milton City Council held a work session to review the August 13 regular meeting agenda and the FY25 budget, with no formal votes or decisions taken. Council members asked questions about Ordinance #13-24 and received public input on several items. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive actions approved or denied.
- Reviewed August 13 Council agenda (no action)
- Reviewed FY25 budget with no questions (no action)
- Discussed public hearing notifications and scheduling (no action)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a voluntary annexation petition for Dogwood Drive and a budget amendment. The body will also review contracts for infrastructure projects and city personnel matters.
- Ordinance #15-24: Dogwood Drive Voluntary Annexation Petition (1st Reading)
- Resolution #2024-31: Budget Amendment
- Engineer services for Richardson Street Pond Drainage and Natural Gas Distribution projects
- Gator Boring Change Order #3 for Effluent Pipeline
- Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program request from Tom Powers
The Milton City Council approved Ordinance 13-24, amending meeting rules on public input, agenda content, and decorum, by a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the first reading of a voluntary annexation petition for Dogwood Drive, a budget amendment, and several other administrative items, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
- Approved Ordinance 13-24 amending meeting rules (5-2)
- Approved first reading of Dogwood Drive voluntary annexation (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-30 nominating RESTORE Council member (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-31 budget amendment (8-0)
- Reappointed Jimmy Messick and Amber Leek to Planning Board
- Approved revised budget calendar moving public hearing to Sept 3 (8-0)
- Approved $105,652 design for slow-rate land application systems (8-0)
- Approved Gator Boring change order #3 for effluent pipeline (7-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review RC-1 Design Standards and receive a Sunshine Law and Public Records update. The board will also receive updates from the Planning Department and CIB.
- RC-1 Design Standards
- Sunshine Law and Public Records Update
- Planning Department Update
- CIB Update
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting solely to review the FY 25 budget presentations from department heads. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. The meeting was procedural and informational only.
- Reviewed FY 25 budget presentations from all departments
- No public input received
- Meeting adjourned at 10:08am
City Council
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from its June 20, 2024 session and receive a financial report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this procedural agenda.
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure and policy items. Key topics include wastewater treatment plant permits and the design of land application systems. The body will also review a referral to the State Attorney regarding sunshine and public record issues.
- Removal of the stop sign at Cedar Ridge Development
- Referral to State Attorney for Sunshine and Public Record issues
- FDEP Operational Permit Renewal for Downtown Milton WWTP
- Design of Slow-rate Land Application Systems on 80-acres
- Gator Boring Change Order #3 and Certificate of Substantial Completion for Effluent Pipeline
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Sundial Utilities board will convene a regular meeting to approve minutes from the June 20, 2024 session and receive a financial report for the period. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will meet to review architectural design standards for the RC-1 District. The board will also receive updates on economic development and planning department activities.
- Architectural Design Standards - RC-1 District (Item # 2024-2608)
- Economic Development Update
- Planning Department Update
Historic Preservation Board
The board will consider Certificate of Appropriateness applications for the Liberty Church Sign and Historic Excellence Signs for commercial and residential use. Members will also receive an update regarding a lamppost historic marker idea.
- COA - Liberty Church Sign
- Historic Excellence Sign - Commercial and Residential
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea Update
- Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several community matters. Topics include the frequency of RV fires reported in June and the removal of a stop sign at Cedar Ridge Development.
- Removal of the stop sign at Cedar Ridge Development
- Frequency of RV fires reported in June 28, 2024 press release
- Follow-up on improving event publicity
- Annual group ethics training for elected officials
The City Council conducted a work session to review the July 9th regular meeting agenda and discuss various city items. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this session.
City Council
The Milton City Council will review several ordinances, including a Munson Highway annexation request and new marine craft docking rules. The council is also scheduled to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate and various vehicle purchases.
- Second reading of Ordinance #11-24 for a Munson Highway voluntary annexation request
- Action item regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford Truck S-DTY F-250
- Resolution #2024-28 regarding a Fire Assessment
- First reading of Ordinance #14-24 to establish marine craft docking time limits
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate, a budget amendment, and a fire assessment. The council also passed ordinances regarding a voluntary annexation request and 2024 election qualifying dates.
- Approved FY 2025 Millage Rate (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 11-24 Munson Highway Voluntary Annexation Request 2nd Reading (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 12-24 Qualifying Dates for the 2024 Election 2nd Reading (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 13-24 regarding meeting public input, agenda content and decorum 1st Reading (4-2)
- Approved Resolution 2024-28 Fire Assessment (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-29 Budget Amendment (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2024 Ford Truck S-DTY F-250 and a police vehicle (6-0 each)
- Re-appointed Scarlet Ehlers to the Police Pension Board (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will receive updates on CRA financials, grant programs, and Whittle Park. The agenda also includes a review of CRA design standards and the Garden District area map.
- CRA Financials & Grant Program Update
- Whittle Park Update
- CRA Design Standards & "Garden District" Area Map
- City of Milton Spirit of Community Award
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review budget reports and discuss Whittle Property improvements. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting.
- Whittle Property Improvements (Item # 2024-2549)
- Community Redevelopment Agency Budget Reports (Item # 2024-2546)
- Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting (Item # 2024-2493)
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on June 20, 2024, approving the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes, the budget reports following questions from Councilwoman Farrow, and the Whittle Property improvements. All listed items passed with a 6-0 vote.
- Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved Community Redevelopment Agency Budget Reports (6-0)
- Approved Whittle Property Improvements (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024, meeting. The board will also review the Sundial Utilities Profit & Loss Statement.
- Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes (Item # 2024-2494)
- Review of Sundial Utilities Profit & Loss Statement (Item # 2024-2547)
The Sundial Utilities of Milton, Inc. held a regular meeting and approved the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. The board also approved the Sundial Utilities Profit & Loss Statement. No ordinances, resolutions, or communications were brought forward.
- Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved Sundial Utilities Profit & Loss Statement (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal matters. Topics include the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate and clarification of public records requirements for board members.
- Fiscal Year 2025 Millage Rate discussion
- Cedar Ridge Stop Sign (Item # 2024-2545)
- Boat Anchored in Blackwater River (Item # 2024-2486)
- SRC Veteran Court Vets Community Service (Item # 2024-2483)
- Public records requirements for board members
The Milton City Council held a work session where they agreed to reinstate the Fiscal Impact Analysis for future agenda items. Staff recommended maintaining the current 2.99 millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025. Several items, including a stop sign petition and a police vehicle purchase, were tabled for the July 9th meeting.
- Agreed to implement Fiscal Impact Analysis for agenda items
- Staff recommended keeping 2.99 millage rate for FY 2025
- Cedar Ridge Stop Sign item tabled to July 9th
- Police car purchase item tabled to July 9th
- Clarified public records requirements for board members
Historic Preservation Board
The board will discuss the Local Historic Resource Program and receive an update on a lamppost historic marker idea. The meeting also includes approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Local Historic Resource Program (Item # 2024-2543)
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea Update (Item # 2024-2544)
- Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
This work session includes a review of the regular meeting agenda and an update on a boat anchored in Blackwater River. The council will also set a time for the July 20th budget workshop and address a letter to the ECRC Chair.
- Update on boat anchored in Blackwater River (Item # 2024-2486)
- Scheduling for July 20th Budget Workshop (Item # 2024-2529)
- Letter to ECRC Chair (Item # 2024-2540)
The Milton City Council held a work session on June 11, 2024, to review the agenda for the regular meeting. The council discussed board appointment processes, sunshine law violations, and public records issues. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this session.
- Reviewed regular meeting agenda for June 11
- Discussed board appointment processes
- Discussed sunshine law and public records violations
- Set Budget Workshop for Saturday, July 20 at 8:00am
- Read letter to ECRC Chair (Item #2024-2540)
- Deferred boat anchored in Blackwater River to City Attorney report (Item #2024-2486)
City Council
The City Council will consider a voluntary annexation request for Munson Highway and an amendment to the FY24 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on election qualifying dates and police body-worn cameras.
- Munson Highway voluntary annexation request
- FY24 budget amendment
- Qualifying dates for the 2024 election
- Body worn cameras for MPD
- Intergovernmental Support Agreement with NAS Whiting Field
The Milton City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 11-24 for the Munson Highway Voluntary Annexation and authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras for the Milton Police Department. The council also passed a budget amendment for FY24 and approved an intergovernmental support agreement with NAS Whiting Field. A motion to remove Theresa Messick from the Historic Preservation Board failed 3-4, while a 65-day extension for the KSRB Vivarium storm water plan was approved 4-3.
- Approved Munson Highway Voluntary Annexation Ordinance 11-24 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of body-worn cameras for MPD (7-0)
- Approved FY24 Budget Amendment Resolution 2024-27 (7-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Support Agreement with NAS Whiting Field (7-0)
- Approved 65-day extension for KSRB Vivarium Storm Water Plan (4-3)
- Denied removal of Theresa Messick from Historic Preservation Board (3-4)
- Approved Ordinance 12-24 for 2024 Election Qualifying Dates (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Melissa Simpson to Milton Planning Board (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will discuss CRA Design Standards regarding The Gulf Coast Neighborhood Pattern Book. The board is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from March 26 and April 23, 2024.
- Discussion of The Gulf Coast Neighborhood Pattern Book for CRA Design Standards
- Approval of minutes from the March 26 and April 23, 2024, meetings
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to determine the future direction for the City Manager position. The agenda consists of this single primary discussion item and standard procedural elements.
- Determination of Future Direction for City Manager Position
The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Ed Spears as City Manager effective August 29, 2024. The Council also decided not to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the position at this time.
- Appointed Ed Spears as City Manager starting August 29, 2024 (8-0)
- Decided not to move forward with the City Manager RFP
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting to review its financial report. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting.
- Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- CRA financial report
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting and the CRA Financial Report. City Manager Randy Jorgenson reported that funds have been allocated and spent for a sidewalk on Broad.
- Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved CRA Financial Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from April 18, 2024, and a review of the financial report. No specific ordinances or resolutions are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Sundial Financial Report
The board approved the minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting and the Sundial Financial Report. No ordinances or resolutions were presented.
- Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Sundial Financial Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 financial audit draft and receive updates on several ongoing matters. Discussions also include body-worn cameras and fiscal impact analysis.
- Review of 2023 City of Milton Financial Audit Draft
- Update on RFP for City Manager executive search firm
- Discussion regarding body worn cameras
- Milton Planning Board appointments
- SRC Veteran Court Vets community service discussion
The May 16, 2024 Milton City Council work session was largely discussion-based. Council reviewed the draft 2023 financial audit, discussed the RFP for an executive search firm for city manager, and heard updates on a boat anchored in the Blackwater River and the Butterfly House storm water issue. The Butterfly House item and two Planning Board appointments were placed on the June 11, 2024 council meeting; the city manager search and body-worn camera costs were discussed without a decision. No substantive motions or votes were recorded.
- No substantive decisions or votes recorded; work session only
- Butterfly House storm water item put on June 11, 2024 Council Meeting
- Planning Board 2 vacancies to be advertised and put on June 11, 2024 Council Meeting
- Fiscal Impact Analysis moved to June work session
- SRC Veteran Court Vets Community Service moved to June work session
- City Manager search RFP discussed; no decision made
City Council
This work session features a presentation from Jim Ponek, SR Chamber President and CEO. The agenda also covers a review of the regular meeting agenda and updates on previous matters.
- Presentation by Jim Ponek, SR Chamber President and CEO
The Milton City Council held a work session to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda. Discussions covered a planning department office lease, the Locklin Lake Dredging Project, a traffic light maintenance contract, and public records enforcement. Regarding the Assistant City Manager position, Councilman Snow suggested appointing Ed Spears instead of hiring a search firm, while the City Manager clarified that salary is set by the City Manager but budget amendments require Council approval.
- Reviewed status of Planning Dept office lease (Item 2024-2411)
- Reviewed status of Locklin Lake Dredging Project (Item 2024-2459)
- Discussed annual price changes for Traffic Light Maintenance contract (Item 2024-2460)
- Discussed Public Records Production & Enforcement (Item 2024-2458)
- Discussed Search Firm RFP (Item 2024-2453); City Manager suggested a special meeting for review
- No new business approved or denied
City Council
The City Council will review second readings for zoning and land use changes on James Street. The agenda includes a resolution to ratify the Fire Department union contract and an agreement with NAS Whiting Field. Additionally, the council will address several engineering service RFPs and equipment purchases.
- Zoning and land use changes for 0.82 acres on James Street
- Ratification of the Fire Department union contract
- Intergovernmental Support Agreement with NAS Whiting Field
- RFP opening for Richardson Street Pond engineering services
- Purchase discussions for a Kubota excavator and gas department drilling equipment
The Council approved zoning and land use changes for James Street and updated regulations for places of worship. Several engineering RFPs were awarded for infrastructure projects, and the city authorized the purchase of a directional drill for $203,897.73.
- Approved zoning and land use map changes for 0.82 acres on James Street (7-1)
- Approved Ordinance #10-24 regarding places of worship in D-CM Zoning District (8-0)
- Ratified Fire Dept Union Contract via Resolution #2024-25 (8-0)
- Awarded engineering contracts to Ken Horne & Associates, AMI Engineering Services, and Goodwyn Mills Cawood (8-0)
- Approved $203,897.73 purchase of a directional drill from Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service (8-0)
- Approved $27K+ purchase of a Batch Lime Feed System from Hawkins (8-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for May 20th to discuss City Manager search firm RFP (8-0)
- Tabled Milton Planning Board expiring terms (6-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting also includes an update on the Lamppost Historic Marker Idea and reports from the Planning and CIB departments.
- Election of New Chairman and Vice Chairman (Item # 2024-2443)
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea Update (Item # 2024-2444)
- Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
Planning Board
The LEAP Committee will discuss a proposed new membership process, student outreach initiatives, and Teacher Appreciation Day plans at this regular meeting. The agenda contains only internal committee business and lists no public hearings, rezoning, or budget items.
- Item #2024-2397: LEAP Committee New Membership Process
- Item #2024-2398: Student Outreach
- Item #2024-2399: Teacher Appreciation Day
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will review and approve minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding CRA Design Standards for The Gulf Coast Neighborhood Pattern Book.
- Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion of CRA Design Standards for The Gulf Coast Neighborhood Pattern Book
City Council
This work session includes discussions on various city administrative and infrastructure topics. The council will review the grants program, city website updates, and options for responding to public input. Other items include the skate park and stop sign installations.
- Grants Program discussion
- City website updates and ACH payment options
- Skate Park project
- Stop signs at Cedar Ridge and Alabama Street
- Trash pick-up procedures
The City Council held a work session to discuss administrative formats and city services. No formal votes were taken, but the council agreed to a 48-hour publication window for work session agendas to increase transparency.
- Agreed to publish work session agendas 48 hours prior to meetings
- Established that City Manager will respond to public input forms and forward responses to council
- Discussed updating grant positions to include a Federal State Projects Coordinator and Grants Manager
- Discussed implementing ACH payments on the city website to avoid convenience fees
- Discussed potential changes to Finance and Public Works liaisons for the next council meeting
- Discussed potential removal of stop signs at Cedar Ridge subdivision pending public safety comments
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the CRA financial report.
- Approval of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes
- CRA financial report
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on April 18, 2024. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the previous March 21 meeting and the current financial report. No other substantive actions, public appearances, or communications were recorded.
- Approved minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved CRA Financial Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
This meeting consists of routine procedural items. The council will approve minutes from the March 21, 2024, meeting and receive a financial report. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed for discussion.
- Approval of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes (Item # 2024-2353)
- Sundial Financial Report (Item # 2024-64)
The board approved the minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting and the Sundial Financial Report. No ordinances, resolutions, or other substantive items were addressed.
- Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Sundial Financial Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will discuss new signage approval procedures. The meeting also includes a lamppost historic marker idea and an update on the Historical Marker Program.
- Signage Approval Procedures (Item # 2024-204)
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea (Item # 2024-208)
- Historical Marker Program Update (Item # 2024-215)
- Approval of March 14, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The Milton City Council will review several land use and zoning changes, including items for James Street and Henry Street. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding places of worship in the D-CM zoning district. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions related to mutual aid and pension board appointments.
- Rezoning change on Henry Street involving four properties
- Future Land Use Map Change on James Street
- Public hearing for places of worship in the D-CM zoning district
- Adoption of a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
- Reappointment of Bill Kranz to the MPD Pension Board
The Milton City Council approved two second-reading ordinances rezoning four properties and changing the future land use map on Henry Street, and advanced a first reading to change the future land use map on James Street. It also passed resolutions defining the role of the mayor and committing to a safe and productive working environment for city staff, both on 6-2 votes. The council removed Councilman Cusack as Finance Liaison on a 6-1 vote with one abstention, and approved a facade grant for the Exchange Hotel project. The meeting included no public hearings with comment and no substantive discussion on several agenda items.
- Approved Ordinance #08-24 rezoning four properties on Henry Street, second reading (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #09-24 future land use map change on Henry Street, second reading (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #05-24 future land use map change on James Street (0.82 acres), first reading (7-1, Farrow nay)
- Approved Ordinance #10-24 places of worship in D-CM zoning district, first reading (8-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-22 on the role of the mayor (6-2, Cusack and Farrow nay)
- Approved Resolution #2024-20 commitment to a safe and productive working environment for all city staff (6-2, Cusack and Farrow nay)
- Removed Councilman Cusack as Finance Liaison (6-1, Farrow nay, Cusack abstain)
- Approved Exchange Hotel Blackwood Financial Group facade grant (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Council
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the minutes from its February 15 session. Members will also review the agency’s current financial report and the annual report for fiscal year 2023. No public hearings or new policy votes are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the February 15, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2279)
- Review of the CRA Financial Report (Item #2024-2294)
- Review of the 2023 CRA Annual Report (Item #2024-2301)
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency approved its February 15, 2024 minutes, the CRA financial report, and the 2023 CRA Annual Report, each by an 8:0 vote. Councilman Hawthorne reported that the CIB voted unanimously for the reconstruction of Oak Street, and the City Manager agreed to send a letter with the Mayor's signature regarding the project. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:38pm.
- Approved minutes from February 15, 2024 (8:0)
- Approved CRA Financial Report (8:0)
- Approved 2023 CRA Annual Report (8:0)
- City Manager agreed to send a letter, signed by the Mayor, regarding Oak Street reconstruction after CIB's unanimous vote
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Sundial Utilities of Milton, Inc. board will hold its regular meeting to approve February minutes, review a financial report, and consider ordinances and resolutions. This agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific projects, dollar amounts, or detailed vote items. Residents may attend at 6738 Dixon Street in Milton on March 21 at 5:45 PM.
- Approval of February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Item #2024-2280)
- Review of Sundial Financial Report (Item #2024-2295)
- Consideration of new ordinances and resolutions
The board approved the minutes from the February 15, 2024, meeting and the Sundial Financial Report. No ordinances or resolutions were presented.
- Approved February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Sundial Financial Report (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic Preservation Board
The board will review COA items for 6821 Caroline St. and 5185 Elmira St. The meeting includes discussions on commercial and residential Historic Excellence Sign programs. Updates on the historical marker program are also scheduled.
- COA - 6821 Caroline St.
- COA - 5185 Elmira St.
- Historic Excellence Sign - Commercial
- Historic Excellence Sign - Residential
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea
City Council
The City Council approved a cost-of-living adjustment for the police pension fund and passed rezoning and land use changes for properties on Henry Street. A rezoning request for Willard Norris Road was denied, and several other land use items were moved to the April meeting. The council also approved various community events and a floodplain mitigation plan.
- Approved police pension fund COLA increase (7-0)
- Denied rezoning for 1.46 acres on Willard Norris Road (7-0)
- Approved rezoning and land use map changes for Henry Street properties (7-0)
- Approved transfer of reserves to W&S and reimbursement of land impact fees (7-0)
- Reappointed Lester Jones and appointed Brian McGuire to Fire Pension Board (7-0)
- Approved amended resolution supporting Commissioner Calkins' flag (5-2)
- Approved Mother's Day Market, Petfest, and Refuge Church Easter Egg Hunt (7-0)
- Approved Multi-Jurisdictional Floodplain Mitigation Plan (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will review the 2023 CRA Annual Report and discuss CRA design standards and projects. The agenda also includes an item regarding an alcohol ordinance for Imogene/Churches.
- 2023 CRA Annual Report
- CRA Design Standards
- CRA Projects
- Alcohol Ordinance - Imogene/Churches
- Oak Street
City Council
The Milton City Council is holding a special called meeting to address Item # 2024-2293. This item concerns a contract for an interim City Manager consultant.
- Interim City Manager Consultant Contract (Item # 2024-2293)
The City Council discussed proposed changes to the Interim City Manager Consultant Contract. A motion to modify the start date and severance terms failed due to a lack of a second. The minutes do not record a final vote or outcome for a subsequent motion to approve the contract as written.
- Motion to set start date 'No later than February 29th' with $6,000 severance failed (no second)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will review minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting and receive an economic development update. The agenda includes three new business items regarding rezoning requests for Willard Norris Rd., Henry St., Filmore St., and Liberty Church.
- Rezoning of 6308 Willard Norris Rd.
- Rezoning of 5021 & 5003 Henry St., and 5005 Filmore St.
- Liberty Church zoning request
- Economic Development Update
Sundial Utilities Inc.
Sundial Utilities of Milton, Inc. held a regular meeting on February 15, 2024, called to order at 05:37 PM and adjourned at 05:41 PM. The board approved the minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting (7-0) and approved the Sundial Financial Report (7-0). No ordinances, resolutions, other business, or persons to appear were recorded. Council Member Roxanne Meiss was absent.
- Approved minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Sundial Financial Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The special called meeting is focused on a single agenda item regarding an interim City Manager appointment. No other business or legislative actions are scheduled for this session.
- Interim City Manager Appointment (Item # 2024-2247)
The City Council met for a special called meeting to address the appointment of an Interim City Manager. The council voted to approve the appointment.
- Approved Interim City Manager Appointment (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to conduct agency business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting and a financial report.
- Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- CRA Financial Report
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on February 15, 2024. The board approved the minutes from its January 9, 2024 meeting (7-0) and approved the CRA financial report (7-0). No other business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 5:36 PM.
- Approved minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting (7-0)
- Approved CRA financial report (7-0)
- No other business was conducted
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances regarding meeting formats, procedural rules, and police pension increases. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request involving 0.82 acres on James Street.
- Rezoning request for 0.82 acres along James Street
- Ordinance #03-24: Amending Milton Police Officers Pension Fund COLA Increase
- Ordinance #04-24: Zoning Change on James Street (0.82 acres)
- Ordinance #05-24: Future Land Use Map Change on James Street (0.82 acres)
- Resolution #2024-16: Appoint Randy Jorgenson as Interim City Manager
The Milton City Council approved first readings of two James Street items: Ordinance 04-24, a zoning change on 0.82 acres, passed 6-1 with Marilynn Farrow opposed, while Ordinance 05-24, a Future Land Use Map change for the same acreage, was not read after the council decided more information was needed and directed a survey of Hydrangea Street. A motion to appoint former City Manager Randy Jorgenson as interim city manager ended with no votes recorded (0:0) and was tabled to a work session. The council also approved Ordinance 03-24 amending the Milton Police Officers Pension Fund COLA on first reading and passed a series of resolutions, including a 5-2 approval of a BDI task order for cultural and environmental review along a 7,900 LF pipeline route.
- Approved January 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved the agenda (7-0); City Manager Scott Collins removed Ordinances 01-24 and 02-24
- Approved Ordinance 03-24 amending Section 38-176 Milton Police Officers Pension Fund COLA increase, first reading (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 04-24 zoning change on James Street, 0.82 acres, first reading (6-1; Farrow opposed)
- Ordinance 05-24 Future Land Use Map change on James Street not read; more information needed, survey of Hydrangea Street directed
- Motion to appoint former City Manager Randy Jorgenson as interim city manager recorded 0:0 with no second; tabled to work session
- Approved Resolution 2024-10 BDI task order for cultural and environmental review along 7,900 LF pipeline route (5-2; Cusack and Farrow opposed)
- Approved Resolution 2024-14 rejecting proposals for bid #2023.19 engineer services for decommission of WWTP (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Adjustments
The Board will review a variance request and a special exception application for the property located at 6275 Highway 90. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 27, 2023, meeting.
- Variance request for 6275 Highway 90
- Special exception request for 6275 Highway 90
- Approval of November 27, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will meet on January 16, 2024, to review the agenda and approve minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting. The board will also consider a rezoning request for 0.82 acres located between Hydrangea and James Street.
- Rezoning of .82 acres between Hydrangea and James Street
- Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will discuss updates regarding the Historical Marker Program and a lamppost historic marker idea. The board will also receive an update on the design phase of Hwy 90 and the Courthouse.
- Lamppost Historic Marker Idea
- Historical Marker Program Update
- Design Phase of Hwy 90 / Courthouse Update
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will approve minutes from a previous meeting and review financial reports.
- Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of CRA Financial Reports
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on January 9, 2024. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the previous December 12 meeting and accepted the CRA Financial Reports. No other business was discussed, and no public speakers appeared.
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (8-0)
- Approved CRA Financial Reports (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council will conduct second readings for multiple ordinances regarding historic resources, residential transparency, and appointment policies. The agenda also includes proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Ordinance 1994-23: Local Historic Resource addition to UDC (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 1995-23: Residential Transparency Standards (Second Reading)
- Resolution 2024-02: Sanitation, Water & Wastewater Funds Forward
- Resolution 2024-04: New Plan Sponsor of Mission Square Retirement Plan
- Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The City Council voted to oppose two utility-related bills, HB 1485 and HB 777. The council also approved several ordinances on second reading, including the appointment of Molly Turnes as City Clerk.
- Opposed Utility HB 1485 (8-0)
- Opposed HB 777 public works (8-0)
- Appointed Molly Turnes as City Clerk via Ordinance 1998-23 (8-0)
- Approved Local Historic Resource addition to UDC (6-2)
- Approved Residential Transparency Standards (8-0)
- Approved City Council Meeting and Work Session Schedule (8-0)
- Approved Boards and Committees Appointment Policy (8-0)
- Approved City Council Vacancies Appointment Procedure Amendment (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Committee
The committee will conduct first readings for ordinances regarding City Council meeting formats and procedural rules. The meeting also includes a resolution to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an office space lease.
- First reading of Ordinance 2000-23 regarding City Council Meeting Agenda Format
- First reading of Ordinance 2001-23 regarding City Council and City Boards Procedural Rules
- Resolution 1591-23 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an office space lease
- Discussion of Tiny Acres Horse Rescue Fundraiser event scheduled for February 2024
- Discussion of Old Fashion 5k event scheduled for May 25, 2024
The committee voted to replace Mayor Heather Lindsay with Councilman Casey Powell as the representative for the WWTP/Utilities Delegation. Two community events were approved, while a resolution regarding office space leases was tabled.
- Replaced Mayor Heather Lindsay with Casey Powell as WWTP/Utilities representative (5-2)
- Approved Tiny Acres Horse Rescue Fundraiser for Feb 9-10, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved Old Fashion 5k for May 25, 2024 (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 1591-23 regarding office space lease negotiation
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023, meeting and a review of the December financial report. No specific ordinances or resolutions are detailed in the provided agenda.
- Approval of December 4, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of Sundial December Financial Report
The council approved the minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting. Approval of the December financial report was deferred to the January 18, 2024 meeting to allow staff to provide additional information.
- Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Deferred approval of December Financial Report until January 18, 2024 (7-0)